Tugs & Salvage – Page 50
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NewsKotug’s global expansion continues
Rotterdam-based towage service provider Kotug has announced two further steps in its global expansion activities in Australia and Mozambique.
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NewsLessons learned following tug capsize
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report into the girting and capsizing of a mooring launch while assisting a small chemical tanker leaving its berth on the UK south coast.
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NewsDouble news from Macduff
Two news items from Macduff Ship Design Ltd are reporting delivery of a shallow draught ASD tug to Turkey and establishment of a new marine surveying branch to fill a gap of such skills in north east Scotland.
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NewsBroker appointed for Giano Tug in the Americas
Geneva-based Purple Water Ltd has appointed Marcon International Inc as exclusive broker to handle shipyard licencing for construction of the innovative ‘Giano’ tug in the Americas.
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NewsDamen delivers its biggest Shoalbuster
Dutch towage provider Van Wijngaarden Marine Services BV has now taken delivery of what is the largest Damen Shoalbuster to date, the 3512 marque ‘Noordstroom’.
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NewsMoskito - sucking oil from sunken victims of war
Norwegian company Miko Marine AS is reporting imminent first use of its innovative oil extraction technology following a detailed assessment of its sustainability and practical benefits.
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NewsTsavliris reports busy times
Tsavliris Salvage has reported a busy first three months of 2016 attending a variety of casualties and illustrating the importance of a well-equipped and efficient global marine salvage presence.
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NewsISU reflects on a busy 2015
The International Salvage Union (ISU) has published its Pollution Prevention Survey along with industry statistics for 2015, demonstrating a robust industry and its member’s role in environmental protection.
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NewsWalk-to-work from a workboat
Multi-purpose workboats feature regularly in Tugs & Towing but this latest delivery from Zwijndrecht-based Shipyard Kooiman BV for HvS Dredging Support BV of Harlingen takes the humble tug/workboat to a new level.
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NewsAssembling a modular solution
The first fully classified Modular Multi Cat tug/workboat (MMuC) has been delivered by Damen to a tight deadline supporting dredging operations in the Caspian Sea.
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Welcome profit from Shetland tug sales
Shetland Islands Council is reported to have made a small profit on the sale of its two troubled tugs ‘Solan’ and ‘Bonxie’.
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NewsTwo new Z-Tech tugs for American owners
Eastern Shipbuilding Group has reported the delivery and launching of two Z-Tech 2400 Class terminal and escort tugs to owners in the US.
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NewsDutch proposal for innovative escort tug
A Dutch consultancy is proposing a new design of escort tug utilising diesel electric and battery power and featuring a totally enclosed winch.
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Schottel intensifies customer service
Propulsion and steering system manufacturer Schottel Group is regularly mentioned in Tugs & Towing when reviewing new tugs and a reorganisation within the group will now see greater benefits for its customers.
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NewsNew arrival for Celtic Tugs
Cork, Ireland-based Celtic Tugs has taken delivery of a new tug, described as being expected to ‘rejuvenate the company’s existing fleet of three tugs’ already owned and in operation by the company.’
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NewsDetails from Voith on the Carrousel RAVE tug
Voith GmbH has provided more information on the order from Multraship for two Carrousel RAVE tugs featuring Voith Schneider propulsion units.
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NewsGSS adds to its Shoalbuster fleet
GSS Marine Services has increased its Damen tug fleet with the recent christening of the Shoalbuster 3209 ''Wil S'' at the builder’s yard at Hardinxveld, the Netherlands.
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NewsTwo additions for Boluda France
Boluda France has taken delivery of two new ASD tugs, part of a programme of extension and fleet renewal which will see the number of tugs in its fleet reach the 250 mark.
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